Average Monthly Sunshine in Hamilton Island

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hamilton Island receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Hamilton Island changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3065 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in October and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 10.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Hamilton Island’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hamilton Island enjoys an average of 3065 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Hamilton Island’s wettest month, receives 267 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hamilton Island Precipitation page.